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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMYEY_st-albans-episcopal-church_Vicksburg-MS.html
St. Alban's Episcopal Church was first built in 1858 along the Jackson-Vicksburg Road, now known as The Warriors Trail, and consecrated in 1859. During the Civil War, St. Alban's became a haven for civilians fleeing war-torn Vicksburg. In May 1863…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMYCV_soldiers-rest-c-s-a-cemetery_Vicksburg-MS.html
Begun May 15, 1866 by Ladies Confederate Cemetery Assn. of Vicksburg. Remains of over 1600 soldiers who died in Vicksburg campaign & siege were re-interred here.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMYCN_temple-anshe-chesed-cemetery_Vicksburg-MS.html
This site is the second Jewish cemetery on Vicksburg. The exact location of the first cemetery has not been determined. The first burial here was that of Meyer Meyer on May 16, 1865. Four rabbis who served this congregation have there final restin…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMYCM_anshe-chesed-congregation_Vicksburg-MS.html
Meaning "Men of Kindness," the Anshe Chesed Congregation was organized in 1841 and formally chartered by the State of Mississippi in 1862. It was a founfing member of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations in 1874. Anshe Chesed is the second o…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMSAK_1st-and-3rd-mississippi-infantry-regiments-usa_Vicksburg-MS.html
Commemorating the service of the 1st and 3rd Mississippi Infantry Regiments, African Descent and all Mississippians of African descent who participated in the Vicksburg Campaign.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQGE_vicksburg-siege_Vicksburg-MS.html
Beginning on May 16, 1863, Gen. U.S. Grant held city under siege, cutting off all supplies & driving citizens to caves to escape shells. C.S.A. Gen. John C. Pemberton finally surrendered July 4.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQGA_battery-benton_Vicksburg-MS.html
U.S.Battery BentonActing Master J. Frank WeedA detachment of Battery E, 1st Missouri Light Artillery under Lieut. Joseph B. Atwater and a detail of enlisted men of the 34th Iowa Infantry, all under Acting Master J. Frank Reed of the gunboat "Bento…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMO0Y_u-s-s-cairo_Vicksburg-MS.html
The Cairo is the sole survivor of the fleet of river gunboats built by the union during the Civil War with the object of controlling the lower Mississippi River. Designed by Samuel Pook and built by James B. Eads, the 175-foot ironclad vessel had …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3HN_the-surrender-interview-site_Vicksburg-MS.html
Here in the shade of a stunted oak General John C. Pemberton met General Ulysses S. Grant to negotiate the surrender of Vicksburg. When Pemberton refused unconditional surrender terms, Grant suggested they step aside and let subordinate officers a…